“We are asking the entire Archbishop Shaw family to pray for the repose of Hubert’s soul, his family and friends during this difficult time, and all those affected by this tragedy.”

New Orleans City Council member Helena N. Moreno told CNN she had spent time with Gauthreaux’s family on Wednesday, while they were trying to find him after the attack. She learned about his death later that night.

“I had been sitting with Hubert’s family earlier that day as they were hoping to get information that he had been found in one of the hospitals, and unfortunately, he was here,” she said, pointing to Bourbon Street.